Children's Theatre of Southern Maryland

About Children's Theatre of Southern Maryland

Mission Statement

CTSMD’s mission is to support productions and classes that showcase and educate local talent while enhancing the artistic experience for all who participate, whether on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience. We seek to foster, promote, and increase the public knowledge and appreciation of the arts and cultural activities in Southern Maryland, while developing opportunities for children in theatre arts.

Forms, Policies and Procedures

Core Values

Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland engages, inspires, entertains, and challenges participants with theatrical productions that range from classic dramas and musicals to new and original works; trains and supports the next generation of theatre artists, provides arts education opportunities covering all aspects of a production to promote life-long learning to a diverse community, and celebrates the essential power of the theatre.

Board of Directors

Aly Cross, Artistic Director

Lara Reisman, President

Molly Crumbley, Vice President

Cynthia Bischoff, Secretary

Eric Eitel, Interim Treasurer

LaTasha Gross, Member at Large

Stacey Ober, Member at Large

Kristtany Ornelas, Member at Large

Billy Sammons, Member at Large

Coordinators

Accessibility: Molly Crumbley [email]
Charity: Jennifer Sammons [email]
Education: Greg Kenney [email]
Equity & Inclusion: LaTasha Gross [email]
Events: Cynthia Bischoff [email]
Fundraising: Dee Coons [email]
Homeschool: Kris Nicely [email]
ITS Troupe: Kristtany Ornelas [email]
Membership: Eli Wohlenhaus [email]
Promotions: Billy Sammons [email]
Social Events: Shelly Baker [email]
Sponsorship (Calvert): Christine White [email]
Sponsorship (St. Mary's): Jennifer Gass [email]
Technical Producer: Josh Cooper [email]
Volunteers: Valerie Anderson [email]

Get Involved

Volunteer
Our volunteer opportunities allow you to exercise your passion for public service and the performing arts while providing support to the overall mission of CTSMD. View our Volunteer Handbook and join the family by emailing [email protected].

Become a Member
Purchase an annual Family CTSMD Membership today and support our mainstage productions! Memberships extend to all members of your family and provide you with early access to camp registrations and the right to attend and vote at annual meetings.

Become a Captain
The Captain’s Program aims to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in young people while providing them with a deeper understanding of all aspects of the theatre’s operations. Students will learn to grow in leadership and skill; mentoring younger participants and assisting in the creative process. Apply here.